Ever since G-Dragon’s military discharge, fans have waited patiently (well, mostly) for his musical comeback. Despite countless rumors, G-Dragon has remained tight-lipped, with each whisper of a new album promptly squashed by his agency, Galaxy Corporation. However, recent developments have fans buzzing with fresh excitement.
The rollercoaster of G-Dragon's anticipated return reached a new high when CJ ENM announced that he would perform at the 2024 MAMA Awards in Japan on November 23—his first appearance at the ceremony in nine years. When the artist shared a cryptic black teaser on social media with the phrase "10% loading," fans immediately kicked into detective mode, analyzing every pixel and lighting adjustment. The intrigue deepened with a second teaser, showing a monitor displaying the word “Error,” which fans quickly dissected for any hidden messages.
The wait is excruciating, and fans’ excitement has exploded online, blending humor and loyalty in a way that would make G-Dragon chuckle himself. Here are some of the funniest and most heartfelt reactions:
One fan wrote in Korean, “I feel like I haven’t seen Kwon Ji-yong in a billion years. All I’ve gotten are magazine interviews and Chanel campaigns. Now, finally, he’s coming back, and I can’t handle it!” This comment is just one among many that show the enduring passion G-Dragon’s fans hold for him, eagerly awaiting his return despite the industry’s constant wave of new releases.
아 나는진짜로 권지용예능본지 칠억오천만년이 지낫고 많은일이 있었고 길게말하는거라곤 잡지인터뷰 샤넬팟캐 그때인터뷰들(ㅅㅂ)이 다였어서 뭔가모르게 씹넘사슈퍼스타.시대의아이콘.간지끝판왕같은걸 생각하고있었는데
— 초짜 (@sJlsshkGIMP7tiF) October 23, 2024
진짜로 무도시절 장꾸몸개그웃음장벽0퐈화학찌용이가나와서..심장이넘이상햐.. pic.twitter.com/CsC6xSvCww
Another fan shared a hysterical video "complaining" about the teasers, saying he might need a cyber expert to decode them and begged, “Chebal, release it already, G-Dragon!” The desperation and humor are undeniably relatable, adding a bit of light-hearted pressure on G-Dragon to wrap up the suspense and drop the album.
One fan hilariously captured the collective impatience, writing, “Having my first lil break at work, coming on Twitter, looking if there are any updates… only to find… this lmao. I can’t with this guy anymore!”
Having my first lil break at work, coming on twt, looking if there are any updates ... only to find ... this lmao
— ✌🏼(◕ ˬ ◕˙˙🌸)✌🏼 Y'all need to chill more (@MyMiracleG7) October 25, 2024
I can't with this guy anymore 🚶🏼♀️➡️#GDRAGON #지드래곤 @IBGDRGN #hiddengem #GDRAGON2024 pic.twitter.com/fPDxQLTbwS
ERROR=74
— 🍀Z (@__zvtterxxtt__) October 25, 2024
5+18+18+15+18=74
74=7+4=11
BREAKTHROUGH=134
2+18+5+1+11+20+8+18+15+21+7+8=134
134=1+3+4=8
11=8=November 8
Or
118=1+1+8=10 or
11+8=19 or
10+19=29
29=2+9=11 (Nov)
Or
1+1+1+3+4=10 or
11+134=145
145=1+4+5=10
Or
11=10=Nov 10=@IBGDRGN I'm so done today. Welp 😭 #GDRAGON pic.twitter.com/y9aFkxzJSO
Another fan humorously expressed the struggle, writing, “We have been holding on for 7 years… the rope is thinning ahahahahaha.” They tagged G-Dragon’s official handle, @IBGDRGN, pleading for a little mercy.
We have been holding on for 7 years....the rope is thinning ahahahahaha. Please share from @IBGDRGN as well. #GDRAGON #GDRAGON2024 pic.twitter.com/HW38lHtHLP
— Rai (@Rai__Epic) October 25, 2024
@bigbang.no1 Tin chấn động🔥: G-Dragon come back!! Sức ảnh hưởng của GD là quá khủng khiếp, thật khó để không ai biết đến GD. King of Kpop!❤️ Ask everyone: Do you know GD??? #gdragon #gdragon_bigbang #kwonjiyong #bigbang #vipgdragon #kpop #yg #gd #ygfamily #vipbigbang #gdragon지드래곤 #fypシ #xuhuong ♬ nhạc nền - BIGBANG